ESL – London

Teaching English in London provides an opportunity to serve unreached diaspora through engaging and effective English classes. As learners gain proficiency in their English language skills, they will also become better equipped to seek employment. As you share your life, time, skills, and love with students in practical ways, they will develop positive relationships that will lead to opportunities to share the gospel.

This role is designed for workers who desire to teach English in informal English clubs, formal teaching assignments in a community center, or through one-on-one tutoring. As students gain valuable language skills, the English teacher will have a natural bridge for building relationships and sharing the gospel.

The English teacher will use their skills, education, and spiritual gifts to serve the community. Formal Bible training and an exposure to missiological principles is helpful but not required. The ideal candidate will have:

• Training: People with formal or informal training/experience in teaching English
• Understanding of Culture and Worldview: Ability to be patient and display cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Christian Maturity: Evidence Christ-like character and leadership competency; a humble spirit and a listening heart are essential; maintaining spiritual disciplines as they work with people resistant to the gospel
• Evangelistic Outreach: The desire to participate in creative church-planting and multiplication strategies
• A Collaborative Style: A team player with good interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work cooperatively on a team and within a local network

This role requires:

• Organization: Planning and organizing lessons that meet the needs of the learners
• Dedication: Creating training that is instructive, consistent, coordinated, and engaging
• Creativity: Using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to help learners develop their language skills in a supportive and positive learning environment
• Communication: Evaluating and assessing learners’ progress and providing feedback
• Evangelism and Discipleship: Building genuine relationships that welcome people through dynamic spiritual conversations, sharing the truths of scripture, and discipling believers into an intentional, growing relationship with Christ
• Church Planting: Workers will participate in a holistic, church-planting team that desires to plant reproducing house churches in the local community